Answer :

To find out how many tablespoons are in 2 cups, you need to know the conversion factor between cups and tablespoons.

1. Understand the Conversion Factor:
- 1 cup is equal to 16 tablespoons.

2. Calculate for 2 Cups:
- Since 1 cup is 16 tablespoons, you multiply 16 tablespoons by the number of cups you have, which is 2.

3. Perform the Multiplication:
- 16 tablespoons per cup × 2 cups = 32 tablespoons.

Therefore, there are 32 tablespoons in 2 cups. The correct answer is a. 32.